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OFFERING A COMPELLING LOOK AT WHAT’S AT STAKE—AND WHAT WE CAN DO TO PROTECT FAMILY FARMS IN WASHINGTON STATE AND BEYOND.
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Why Skagit County Pea Farming Collapsed
A local reporter is uncovering the true history of what used to be a major Skagit Valley crop: green peas. Sophia Gates with Cascadia Daily News extensively researched the new article, and joins Dillon with details on why commercial pea ...
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Lynden’s ‘Razz Fest’ Celebrates Local Farming
The annual Northwest Raspberry Festival--known to many as Razz Fest--again took over downtown Lynden to celebrate local raspberries and the people who grow them. Gary Vis, Lynden Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, and Stacey Beier, Washington Red Raspberry Commission Associate ...
State Confirms Anti-Farm Activist Group Lied About Propaganda Film
A Yakima-based anti-farm activist group's propaganda film raised eyebrows last year after its promotional clips displayed a Washington State Department of Health logo, prompting questions about state funding for its false accusations against farmers. The anti-farm group, We Are ELLA, ...
Expert Confirms False Claims Against Whatcom Farmers
A Whatcom County government advisory committee falsely accused some farmers in the county of breaking federal labor rules in a recent official report. Enrique Gastelum, Worker and Farmer Labor Association CEO, joins Dillon with a closer look at the false ...
Skagit Dam Deal Threatens 1,300 Farmland Acres
Farmers in Skagit County are fighting a proposal to spend tens of millions of dollars to buy up fertile farmland on the Skagit River delta and turn it into fish habitat with questionable benefits. Jenna Freibel, Executive Director of the ...
Whatcom Gov’t Committee Makes False Accusations Against Local Farming
A government advisory committee in Whatcom County last week attacked local farming with false claims in the committee's annual report to the Whatcom County Council, falsely accusing local farmers of breaking federal labor rules. Dillon explains the significance of the ...
Ignorant Political Decisions A Problem For WA Dairy Farmers: Columnist
"Plowing Blind" reads the headline on dairy markets columnist Lee Mielke's latest article, which quotes Save Family Farming Executive Director Ben Tindall. Mielke joins Dillon to discuss the struggle and give an update on dairy markets.
WA Farmers: It’s Time For Olympia To Fix The Problems It’s Caused
Much has been made about the struggles facing Washington state farmers right now, with overbearing regulation causing massive cost spikes that are driving farmer take-home pay $400M into the red. But just complaining won't solve the problem. Ben Tindall, Executive ...
Excellent Planting Season Weather Bodes Well For Whatcom, Skagit Farmers
Despite surging costs and some market headwinds, farmers in Whatcom and Skagit counties have one reason for optimism: the 2026 planting season featured outstanding weather, helping crops get off to a great start. Blake TeVelde, a local agronomist, joins Dillon ...
“Some Of The Craziest Cases”: Independent Journalist Tackles WA Gov’t Mistreatment Of Farmers
Time after time, Washington state agencies have abused their authority and taken steps to harm the farming community. Charlie Rankin, an independent journalist based in North Carolina, has taken notice of the problem, and joins Dillon to talk about what ...
ABOUT THE SHOW
Too many people have no idea the number of decisions affecting the food and how many of those decisions are being made far from the farm. The Farming Show tries to bring those conversations out into the open.
From water regulations and labor shortages to environmental lawsuits and rising production costs, agriculture across the Pacific Northwest is facing challenges that impact communities, food production and security, and ultimately anyone who eats food!
Dillon Honcoop hosts The Farming Show each week. These episode feature conversations with farmers, industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, and more. We cover everything from government policy, environmental regulations, labor costs, food security, attacks on farming, and more.
Whether you’re someone involved in agriculture, interested in public policy, or simply want to better understand where your food comes from, The Farming Show offers an inside look to Washington’s farming community and the people working every day to keep it alive.
Subscribe to The Farming Show on your favorite podcast platform, or listen live Saturday mornings at 7:00 a.m. on KGMI Radio, 96.5 FM and 790 AM in Bellingham, Washington.
MEET THE HOST
Dillon Honcoop has been immersed in the world of farming since birth, raised on a small family raspberry farm in Washington, with a rich heritage of farming in his family, including grandparents who operated small family dairies. His deep connection to agriculture, combined with a love for communication, has shaped his career and passion.
With a natural passion for communication, Dillon began his professional journey in 2006 as a radio news reporter and anchor. Over the years, he grew into roles as a writer, talk show host, and eventually, a radio station manager—honing his voice, refining his storytelling, and building a career in broadcast news media.
In 2017, Dillon brought his skills and experience to Save Family Farming, where his love for words and ideas found its perfect match in his agricultural roots. As the creator and host of The Farming Show Podcast, he now uses his platform to spotlight the voices of Washington farmers, challenge misinformation, and explore the real issues facing our local food system.
Dillon takes pride in giving farmers and farm advocates a voice—bringing clarity, courage, and context to the complex conversations shaping the future of farming in Washington.
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